Wilk w owczej skórze
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What it means
Literally “a wolf in sheep’s clothing.” Describes someone who appears harmless or friendly but has dangerous or deceptive intentions.
Vocabulary
- wilk — wolf
- owczy — sheep's / ovine
- skóra — skin / hide
Grammar note
'W owczej skórze' — 'skórze' is locative of 'skóra' after 'w'. 'Owczej' is the locative feminine form of the adjective 'owczy.'
Cultural context
This phrase has biblical roots (Matthew 7:15) and is shared across most European languages.
Intermediate
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